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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
September 20, 2017
Mr. Brantley Price
Town Manager
Town of West Jefferson
P O Box490
West Jefferson, North Carolina 28694
ROY COOPER
Goremo,
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Seci etmv
S JAY ZIMMERMAN
Dry ector
SUBJECT: Authorization to Construct
A to C No. 020451 A01
Town of West Jefferson
West Jefferson WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NCO020451
Dear Mr. Price:
A letter of request for an Authorization to Construct was received July 3, 2017, by the
Division of Water Resources (Division), and final plans and specifications for the subject project
have been reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Authorization is hereby granted for the
construction of modifications to the existing 0.5 MGD West Jefferson WWTP, with discharge of
treated wastewater into the Little Buffalo Creek in the New Basin.
This authorization results in no increase in design or permitted capacity and is awarded for
the construction of the following specific modifications:
Installation of one (1) belt press system rated for 180 to 240 dry lb/hour consisting
of one (1) belt filter press, one (1) 6 to 45 GPM sludge feed pump with variable
speed, belt wash system, dewatered sludge cake conveyer system, polymer feed
system consisting of one (1) 1.83 GPH polymer feed pump, dilution water system,
piping and controls; installation of flocculation system with one (1) 30 gallon
flocculation tank with 250 RPM variable speed mixer, piping and controls;
construction of a canopy over sludge cake concrete pad; in conformity with the
project plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the
ATC Permit Application package submitted to the Department of Environmental
Quality.
This ATC is issued in accordance with Part III, Paragraph A of NPDES Permit No.
NCO020451 issued effective August 1, 2011, and shall be subject to revocation unless the
wastewater treatment facilities are constructed in accordance with the conditions and limitations
specified in Permit No. NC0020451.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
512 N Salisbury Street 11612 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Phone 919 807 6464
Mr. Brentley Pnce, Town Manager
September 20, 2017
Page 2 of 3
It is the Owner's responsibility to ensure that the as -constructed project meets the
requirements of all applicable regulations and statutes, the ATC Permit Application package, and
all of the requirements contained herein. Failure to comply may result in penalties in accordance
with North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.6A through § 143-215.6C.
The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance
with G.S. 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as may
be required by the Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement wastewater
treatment or disposal facilities.
The Asheville Regional Office, telephone number 828-296-4500, shall be notified at least
forty-eight (48) hours in advance of operation of the installed facilities so that an on site inspection
can be made. Such notification to the regional supervisor shall be made during the normal office
hours from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding State Holidays.
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a Professional Engineer certifying that the permitted facility
has been installed in accordance with the NPDES Permit and the ATC Permit Application package.
Mail the Certification to: Division of Water Resources, WQ Permitting — NPDES, 1617 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) of the
wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at least
equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by
the Certification Commission.
The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and
grade to comply with the conditions of T15A:8G.0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each
Class I facility at least weekly and each Class II, III and IV facility at least daily, excluding
weekends and holidays, must properly manage the facility, must document daily operation and
maintenance of the facility, and must comply with all other conditions of T15A:8G.0202.
A copy of the project plans and specifications shall be maintained on file by the
Permittee for the life of the facility.
During the construction of the proposed additions/modifications, the Permittee shall
continue to properly maintain and operate the existing wastewater treatment facilities at all times,
and in such a manner, as necessary to comply with the effluent limits specified in the NPDES
Permit.
Mr. Brentley Price, Town Manager
September 20, 2017
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You are reminded that it is mandatory for the project to be constructed in accordance with
the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act, and when applicable, the North Carolina
Dam Safety Act. In addition, the specifications must clearly state what the contractor's
responsibilities shall be in complying with these Acts.
Prior to entering into any contract(s) for construction, the recipient must have obtained all
applicable permits from the State.
The issuance of this ATC does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies
(local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Trupti Desai at
telephone number (919) 807-6351.
Sincerely,
Raw &VVf
S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
With Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: DWR Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Programs
Central Files
ecopy: Michaels S. Acquesta, P.E.
Municipal Engineering Services, PA
Email: macquesta@mesco.com
NPDES File
Without Engineer's Certificate attached:
cc: Ashe County Health
Town of West Jefferson
West Jefferson WWTP
Authorization to Construct No. 020451A01
Issued September 20, 2017
NPDES Permit No. NCO020451
Engineer's Certification
I, , as a duly registered Professional Engineer in
the State of North Carolina, having been authorized to observe (periodically/weekly/full time) the
construction of the modifications and improvements to the West Jefferson Wastewater Treatment
Plant, located in Ashe County, hereby state that, to the best of my abilities, due care and diligence
was used in the observation of the following construction:
Installation of one (1) belt press system rated for 180 to 240 dry lb/hour consisting
of one (1) belt filter press, one (1) 6 to 45 GPM sludge feed pump with variable
speed, belt wash system, dewatered sludge cake conveyer system, polymer feed
system consisting of one (1) 1.83 GPH polymer feed pump, dilution water system,
piping and controls; installation of flocculation system with one (1) 30 gallon
flocculation tank with 250 RPM variable speed mixer, piping and controls;
construction of a canopy over sludge cake concrete pad; in conformity with the
project plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the
ATC Permit Application package submitted to the Department of Environmental
Quality.
I certify that the construction of the above referenced project was observed to be built within
substantial compliance, intent and in conformity with all applicable regulations and statutes and
the project plans, specifications, and other supporting documentation comprising the Authorization
to Construct Permit Application package.
Signature
Date
Registration No.
Mail this Certification to: Attn: Trupti Desai
Complex Permitting Unit
DEQ/DWR/Water Quality Programs
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617